Strategic Benefits Program Leader | Hybrid & 401(k) Match

Panda Restaurant Group; Rosemead (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work schedule

401K with company match

Yearly bonus opportunity

Full medical, dental, and vision

On-site fitness center

Discounts at Panda restaurants, theme/

Paid time off starting at 15 days with

Continuous education assistance and

Income protection: Disability, Life, &

Bereavement leave

Benefits for eligible permanent full‑t

Job summary

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to lead the strategic design, implementation, communication, and administration of employee benefits programs. You will ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with company goals and values, partnering with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

The role focuses on seamless benefits operations, compliance with laws, and collaboration with payroll, HRIS, and finance teams to deliver timely benefits data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; business and/or HR major preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HR and benefits with increasing management responsibility, preferably in a retail/hospitality operations environment.
• Successful completion of initial and periodically required trainings.
• Obtaining a valid Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Designs, manages, and evaluates employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and wellness.
• Analyzes benefits utilization and costs and prepares reports with data-driven recommendations for changes.
• Ensures programs are legally compliant with federal, state, and local laws (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
• Conducts analysis to evaluate rate structure and works with vendors to optimize plans and costs.
• Monitors trends and benchmarking data to ensure competitiveness and fiscal responsibility.
• Partners with payroll, HRIS, and finance teams to ensure accurate processing of benefits data.
• Oversees vendor relationships, including performance management and contract negotiations.

Skills

HR management

Benefits administration

Retail/hospitality experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or HR

Job description

Panda Restaurant Group is seeking a Benefits Program Manager to lead the strategic design, implementation, communication, and administration of employee benefits programs. You will ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with company goals and values, partnering with vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

The role focuses on seamless benefits operations, compliance with laws, and collaboration with payroll, HRIS, and finance teams to deliver timely benefits data